Chelsea will reach a big moment in their history when they arrive at Wembley today not just because of the opportunity to complete a ‘Double’ but because it marks the first game in a new era without captain John Terry, the man behind so much of their modern success. So, the big question is who will step up to replace him?

Chelsea 1 West Brom 0: Diego Costa’s 12th goal of the season took Chelsea to their ninth successive league victory and back to the top of the Premier League – three points clear of Arsenal – but just imagine where they would be if they could do first halves.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists he has no timetable to make the club league champions again but is confident if they maintain their current progress, they are right on track.

Jose Mourinho has gone but in truth, little has changed on the pitch. We may be unbeaten but we’re not winning many either, and this run has only seen us go up a measly three places in the Premier League.

When Roman sacked Mourinho, he effectively took a gamble, a big gamble. He gambled on the team rediscovering their form once that big, bad bully Jose had gone. 

Arsene Wenger has refused to rule Alexis Sanchez out of Arsenal’s crunch Premier League clash with Manchester City.

Gary Cahill is targeting more silverware with Chelsea after penning a new four-year deal with the reigning Premier League Champions.

Spain striker Pedro feels a lack of playing time left him with no choice but to leave Barcelona and make the move to Premier League champions Chelsea.

Mario Balotelli risked the wrath of Liverpool fans by tweeting a supportive message to former team-mate Raheem Sterling after his debut goal for Manchester City.

It's the day when the sporting community digs deep into its neglected imaginations, with mixed results.

One guy wrote about the strangest experience at a cafe in the UK - but left a five-star review thanks to footballer Ashley Cole.

Seriously lads, face the camera and say cheese, how hard can it be?

Arsene Wenger is in the market for defensive reinforcements but is concerned that there are not as many natural leaders in the game as when he arrived at Arsenal.

Kate Hudson and Matt Bellamy sought split advice from Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow.

Jose Mourinho believes a long winning run is required for Chelsea to be overtaken in the Barclays Premier League as he does not expect his side to endure a poor run of form.

Cheryl Fernandez-Versini has admitted she likes to go home and "turn the world off" on a daily basis.

Whooppss

As Jose Mourinho eased himself into the dugout at Old Trafford, acknowledging his opposite number as he did so, he briefly and pointedly caught the eye of Chelsea’s captain as the defender walked past; it was a look of mutual respect, of shared history, of shared memories.

Cheryl Fernandez-Versini doesn't want to move to her husband's home country of France.

Champions League Group D

Champions League Group E

Champions League Group E

Joe Hart has admitted he finds it “hard to see the positives” of being rested and said he is relishing the challenge of fighting for his place.

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Rio Ferdinand finds it “impossible to forgive” John Terry over his handling of the racism row involving his brother Anton but would still have been prepared to play alongside Terry for England if he had been given the chance.

Roy Hodgson claims his critics are talking “b******s” if they think England are destined for failure under his rule.

After the transfer window drew to a close on Monday night, we look at some of the best deals done this summer.

TV mogul Simon Cowell has described his fallout with Cheryl Fernandez-Versini as a “nightmare” and admitted that “there was something not quite right” about US X Factor.

Simon Cowell has claimed Cheryl Fernandez-Versini appeared “crazy” on the US X Factor and described their fallout as a “nightmare”.

TV mogul Simon Cowell has described his fallout with Cheryl Fernandez-Versini as a "nightmare" and admitted that "there was something not quite right" about US X Factor.

We just love this softer side of Simon.

John Terry insists Didier Drogba is still a “nightmare” to play against as the veteran striker embarks on his second spell at Chelsea.

Cheryl Fernandez-Versini may already drop her new married name.

Striker Romelu Lukaku could be on his way back to Everton as he looks for a way out of Chelsea.

Cheryl Cole has told how she would have preferred to keep her new marriage under wraps.

Cheryl Cole's marriage has reportedly not yet been made official.

Luis Suarez was conspicuous by his absence on the day he officially became "100%" a Barcelona player.

Two of the Premier League’s title hopefuls flexed their transfer muscles yesterday as Diego Costa completed his £32 million move from Atletico Madrid to Chelsea while Liverpool signed Lazar Markovic from Benfica for an undisclosed fee, reported to be £20m.

Spain striker Diego Costa has completed his move to Chelsea from Atletico Madrid, the Blues have announced.

Nicola Roberts has defended Cheryl Cole over her whirlwind marriage.